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CFX Beverly

2545 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655 773-445-3700
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clean that place - Jun 28, 2024

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LA Fitness

3435 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616 312-821-7972
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It’s a good place to get some good reps in - Jul 02, 2024

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East Bank Club

500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60654 312-527-5800
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The company offers all the services I need - Jul 03, 2024

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Esporta Fitness

7529 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626 773-274-1686
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As fitness centers recover from COVID - I feel comfortable at this gym. However,... - Jun 28, 2024

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Galter LifeCenter

5157 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625 773-878-9936
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Overall the gym was great. We had to leave the membership because it was very... - Jun 27, 2024

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LA Fitness

1101 S Canal St #3
Chicago, IL 60607 312-379-8631
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In enjoy my workouts, and like the quality of locations across the city - Jul 02, 2024

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LA Fitness

2828 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657 773-929-6900
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Sometimes the equipment I am interested in using is broken for long periods... - Jul 02, 2024

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XSport Fitness

230 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610 312-932-9100
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Hard to get out of contract. - Aug 25, 2023

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Equinox Gold Coast

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 312-254-2500
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I like this service that easy to contact with best value provide. - Jul 02, 2024

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FFC Gold Coast

1030 N Clark St #600
Chicago, IL 60610 312-944-1030
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This club has really earned its byline as “The friendliest place in Town”!... - Jun 28, 2024

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LA Fitness

5444 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60656 773-380-8600
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It is the best yet to come - Jun 15, 2024

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XSport Fitness

819 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605 312-294-0500
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Great place of fitness - Jul 02, 2024

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Lincoln Park Athletic Club

1019 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614 773-529-2022
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Get value for your money, classes offered are fantastic. Would benefit from... - Jun 28, 2024

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Lakeview Athletic Club

3212 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657 773-529-2024
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Maintenance is lacking in the cleanliness department. Dust and dirt, especially... - Jun 26, 2022

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Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

1320 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 773-348-6377
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It’s a nice place to exercise - Jun 27, 2024

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XSport Fitness

3240 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 773-529-1461
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This gymnasium has a wide variety of workout options and choices for everyone.... - Jun 28, 2024

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Cheetah Gym

5248 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640 773-728-7777
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Good value - Jul 02, 2024

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Midtown Athletic Club

2444 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-235-2300
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I would recommend this place because it’s adorable very friendly to all... - Jul 02, 2024

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YMCA

4251 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641 773-777-7500
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It’s a nice and neat Gym that has everything you need when looking to... - Jul 02, 2024

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FFC Old Town

1235 N La Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60610 312-640-1235
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I am ranking Halsted but I could not find that in your listings. Based upon... - Apr 22, 2016

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